Plum in Red Pot
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Plum in Red Pot
Last year I was fortunate enough to obtain a pot by Pat Kennedy that was red (maroon) in colour and the challenge was to find a suitable tree for the pot.
I have been growing a plum (everyone should have a plum, or three) in what I call the Morten Albek style (if you don't know him, look him up - interesting guy) for a while and it was time to give it better accommodation. This plum has red/maroon coloured leaves and I am hoping that the pair match. It is about 12cm tall with a trunk of about 4cm wide, but is yet to flower properly. I am uncertain if the two lower skinny branches will continue to feature but that decision can be made later on. I dug this tree probably 4 or 5 years ago (could even be longer) so it does take time to get the look, but it is developing in the right general direction.
I have read that red pots are the new fashion, so I hope Pat approves of the tree/pot combination.
I have been growing a plum (everyone should have a plum, or three) in what I call the Morten Albek style (if you don't know him, look him up - interesting guy) for a while and it was time to give it better accommodation. This plum has red/maroon coloured leaves and I am hoping that the pair match. It is about 12cm tall with a trunk of about 4cm wide, but is yet to flower properly. I am uncertain if the two lower skinny branches will continue to feature but that decision can be made later on. I dug this tree probably 4 or 5 years ago (could even be longer) so it does take time to get the look, but it is developing in the right general direction.
I have read that red pots are the new fashion, so I hope Pat approves of the tree/pot combination.
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Noice, different, unusual
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Thanks for posting Watto. I am with Bodhi's comments. I reckon it looks good and it will be interesting to see the colour combo when the leaves appear.
I love the pot too.
Thanks for the heads up re: Morten Albek too. I have only watched this two minute video - see here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZASsBtkKZ8
I like his thinking and I'll investigate more.
Cheers/
I love the pot too.
Thanks for the heads up re: Morten Albek too. I have only watched this two minute video - see here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZASsBtkKZ8
I like his thinking and I'll investigate more.
Cheers/
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Nice pot Watto,did not know the Master Potter made red pots.
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I like it a lot Watto and for what it's worth I think the lower branches are needed for balance.
I'm looking forward to seeing it with foliage.
Paul, the next time you bring Madam to visit you'll have to remember to bring your specks
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I'm looking forward to seeing it with foliage.
Paul, the next time you bring Madam to visit you'll have to remember to bring your specks
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Thanks for the nice comments,
Bodhidharma - slightly outside the box was the idea so I hope it works.
MJL - Morton has published a book called Shohin Bonsai which is currently out of print but worth a look if you can find a copy. A BOOK, yea I know that's out fashioned.
I don't think Paul noticed there is a tree in that pot, maybe Pat is right and he needs to wear specks ha ha ha.
Now that the potter himself has given this combination the thumbs up I am happy. I will certainly post another photo or two during the coming season.
Bodhidharma - slightly outside the box was the idea so I hope it works.
MJL - Morton has published a book called Shohin Bonsai which is currently out of print but worth a look if you can find a copy. A BOOK, yea I know that's out fashioned.
I don't think Paul noticed there is a tree in that pot, maybe Pat is right and he needs to wear specks ha ha ha.
Now that the potter himself has given this combination the thumbs up I am happy. I will certainly post another photo or two during the coming season.
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A book! No. Quaint! I’ll search it out and thanks for the reference. As it happens.... I’m of the vintage that still prefers the feel of paper. I just put a book down to check out my phone .... sign of the times. Anyway... on things more topical, your shohin posts - have got me inspired and thinking .... I have a little native. Hmmm ... ‘a project for today?’... musing as I sip a coffee....
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Watto,
I'm with PK but I i have a tad of bias where his pots are concerned - red on red I believe will be a little different and I await the pics to see if it will be as stunning as my mind is imagining - see you at our shows
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I'm with PK but I i have a tad of bias where his pots are concerned - red on red I believe will be a little different and I await the pics to see if it will be as stunning as my mind is imagining - see you at our shows
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Lovely watto as usual.
Especially nice pot and cannot wait to see it Un nekkid !
A deshojo Japanes maple would also be nice in there
Ken
Especially nice pot and cannot wait to see it Un nekkid !
A deshojo Japanes maple would also be nice in there
Ken
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Sorry Watto,did not want to be rude,but I was blown away by the pot,not that I am likely to get one,that I did not take much notice of the tree,but yeah it is nice too and will look stunning when the tree is in flower, also tell your Mate,that I have made an appointment to specsavers so should see them next time if ever he makes any more pots as I have heard he is retired.
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Paul - old potters never retire, they just loose their mud.
Anyway, here is the tree with a few leaves, no flowers this year but I hold out hope for the future.
Anyway, here is the tree with a few leaves, no flowers this year but I hold out hope for the future.
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Thanks Mel. That close up shows a few issues, especially the wiring is not a good as it could be.
I hope Pat approves?
I hope Pat approves?
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Hi Watto,
That combination of pot and tree works really well.
As a newbie I don't worry too much about how good the wiring looks. I personally have a theory that it is better to wire slightly loosely rather than tight. I believe this gives the tree a little room to thicken the branch without the wire cutting in. Cheers, Frank.
That combination of pot and tree works really well.
As a newbie I don't worry too much about how good the wiring looks. I personally have a theory that it is better to wire slightly loosely rather than tight. I believe this gives the tree a little room to thicken the branch without the wire cutting in. Cheers, Frank.
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Hey Watto,
What's not to like?
It has panache....it's quirky...I love it!
...and if that's not enough I dug my first wild plum today! Hey, it was your suggestion
pk
What's not to like?
It has panache....it's quirky...I love it!
...and if that's not enough I dug my first wild plum today! Hey, it was your suggestion
pk